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Woman’s  Missionary  Society  of  the  Reformed 
Church  in  the  United  States,  Carrie  M.  Kerschner, 
Room  416  Schaff  Bldg.,  1507-1521  Race  St.,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa.,  and  W.  M.  S.,  14  Remmele  Block,  Tiffin,  O. 


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POINTS  FOR  PROGRESS 

The  same  phraseology  about  the  age  limits  is  used  in  all 
departments  of  religious  education.  The  Missionary  Edu- 
cation Movement  presents  “Japan  on  the  Upward  Trail”  by 
William  Axling  as  the  book  to  be  used  by  Senior  groups. 
(15-18  years).  Price,  50  cents  paper,  cloth  75  cents. 

The  programs  here  outlined  have  been  prepared  for  the 
use  of  the  Girls’  Missionary  Guilds.  If  there  is  more  than 
one  Circle  or  Group,  according  to  age,  we  suggest  “YOUNG 
JAPAN”  by  Mabel  Gardner  Kerschner  for  the  Intermediate 
group.  (12-15  years).  Price  40  cents. 

In  order  that  “Japan  on  the  Upward  Trail”  may  be  pre- 
sented in  six  meetings  Chapter’s  III  and  IV,  and  V and  VII 
have  been  combined. 

These  Outlines  are  only  suggestive.  Those  desiring  more 
elaborate  programs  will  find  it  easy  to  make  additions. 

Unless  designated,  no  parts  should  be  read  from  the  book. 
Pages  are  noted  for  reference  only.  Outlines  cost  10  cents 
each,  60  cents  per  dozen. 

Much  of  the  subject  matter  is  historical  in  charcter.  The 
book  can  be  used  for  reference  in  future  years  so  we  advise 
as  many  persons  as  possible  to  own  a copy. 

The  Theme  for  Devotions  is  “GROWTH.”  A Scriptural 
Acrostic  is  given  and  can  be  used  whenever  desired. 

MUSIC 

Familiar  hymns  have  been  chosen.  Words  and  music  of 
the  Japanese  National  Anthem  “Kimigayo”  are  inclosed  in 
the  Packet.  Single  copies  of  “Follow  the  Gleam”  sell  for 
10  cents.  Prices  in  quantity  given  upon  application. 

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MAPS 


The  Wall  Map  of  Japan  shows  Mission  Stations  of  all 
Boards  and  will  be  invaluable  in  your  work.  Price  60  cents. 
Outline  Maps  are  25  cents  a dozen  (Not  sold  separately). 
Use  these  in  locating  our  own  mission  stations.  Black  and 
white  Maps  (22x34)  of  our  North  Japan  Field  are  priced 
at  25  cents  postpaid. 

CHARTS  AND  POSTERS 

Suggestions  for  Charts  are  given  under  several  chapters. 
Others  may  suggest  themselves  and  should  be  worked  out. 
Advertise  our  meetings  by  making  attractive  posters.  Jap- 
anese crepe  paper  may  be  purchased  from  Dennison  & Co., 
1007  Chestnut  St.,  Philadelphia.  “The  National  Geographic,” 
“Asia,”  “The  Missionary  Review  of  the  World,”  and  other 
magazines  will  also  give  you  material.  Steamship  folders 
will  be  helpful.  Visualize  all  statistics. 

PICTURES 

A set  of  six  beautiful  Japanese  pictures,  suitable  for 
framing,  is  available  at  60  cents  postpaid.  Japanese  Post 
Cards  at  3 cents  each,  10  cents  for  set  of  four. 

CURIOS 

These  may  be  rented  from  the  Department  of  Missionary 
Education,  417  Schaff  Bldg.,  1507-1521  Race  St.,  Philadel- 
phia. (Free  for  postage). 

SOCIAL  PERIODS 

Available  books:  “Phunology,”  $1.25;  “It  is  to  Laugh,” 
$1.25;  “It  Happens  in  Japan,”  50  cents;  “A  Japanese  So- 
cial,” 5 cents. 


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ASSIGNMENTS 


All  special  assignments  are  listed  for  each  month.  These 
and  all  parts  on  the  program  should  be  distributed  at  least 
a month  in  advance. 

REFERENCES 

“Outlook  of  Missions,”  “Creative  Forces  in  Japan,”  50 
cents;  “The  Honorable  Japanese  Fan,”  40  cents;  “Young 
Japan,  40  cents;  “Japanese  Jaunts,”  10  cents. 

JAPANESE  CUSTOMS 

“The  Making  of  a Japanese  House  (a  cut-out)  costs  25 
cents.  It,  with  the  various  customs  described  in  “Young 
Japan,”  will  furnish  splendid  supplemental  material  for  the 
August  meeting.  Other  suggestions  for  the  several  months 
will  also  he  found  in  “Young  Japan.”  Be  sure  to  order 
both  these  HELPS  for  discussion  on  the  life  and  customs  of 
the  Japanese. 

WHERE  TO  ORDER 

PACKETS,  MISSION  STUDY  BOOKS,  MAPS,  PLAYS, 
PAGEANTS,  CALENDARS,  LEAFLETS,  etc.,— Eastern 
and  Potomac  Synods  order  from  Carrie  M.  Kerschner,  416 
Schaff  Bldg.,  1507-1521  Race  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.  All  oth- 
er Synods  order  from  Woman’s  Missionary  Society,  14  Rem- 
mele  Block,  Tiffin,  Ohio. 

MAGAZINES 

“The  Missionary  Review  of  the  World”  is  $2.50  per  year; 
in  clubs  of  five  $2  each.  “Everyland”  for  the  Juniors  and 
Intermediates  is  $1.50  per  year,  in  clubs  of  five  $1.25.  Or- 
der only  from  Carrie  M.  Kerschner,  416  Schaff  Bldg.,  1507- 
1521  Race  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

NOTE:  When  other  Boards  use  these  outlines  their  own  de- 
nominational work  should  be  substituted. 

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MISSION  STUDY  CLASSES 


More  benefit  will  be  derived  from  the  use  of  this  book  if 
it  is  studied  in  a six  or  eight  weeks’  course.  Supplemental 
material  for  the  course  will  be  found  in  “Creative  Forces  in 
Japan”  by  Galen  M.  Fisher,  and  in  “The  Woman  and  the 
Leaven  in  Japan”  by  Charlotte  B.  DeForrest.  These  books 
sell  for  50  cents  paper,  75  cents  cloth.  They  will  also  fur- 
nish an  admirable  background  for  the  presentation  of  the 
following  programs. 

SCRIPTURAL  ACROSTIC 

G od  is  not  a God  of  confusion,  but  of  peace. 

R emember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth, 
o pen  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness, 
w hen  I learn  Thy  righteous  judgments  I will  observe  Thy 
statutes. 

T hou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  with 
all  thy  soul,  with  all  thy  mind,  and  with  all  thy 
strength;  and  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

H old  fast  that  which  is  good. 


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CHARTS  FOR  CHAPTER  1 


Area  of  Japan — 148,756 — almost  the  size  of  state  of  Cali- 
fornia. 

Population — 57,656,000 — one-half  the  population  of  the 
United  States. 

(Use  outline  maps  of  the  world  coloring  Japan  and  California 
red  to  compare  area.  For  a comparison  of  population  color  Japan 
blue  and  half  of  the  United  States  the  same  color.) 

EDUCATIONAL  CHART 

Universities  6 

Normal  Schools  92 

Higher  Government  Normal  Schools 2 

Higher  Government  Normal  Schools  for  Girls..  2 

Mission  Bible  Womens’  Training  Schools 14 

Theological  Schools  under  Mission  Supervision.  18 

Public  Schools  25,574 

Private  Institutions  2,476 

Medical  Colleges  5 

Literacy — Male  90% 

Literacy — Female  70% 


FEBRUARY 

CHAPTER  I 

Hymn:  "All  Hail  the  Power  of  Jesus  Name." 
Scripture:  Genesis  1,  2:1-3.  (Responsively.) 

Prayer:  From  the  Prayer  Calendar. 

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Ancient  Japan: 

a)  Creation — Meaning  of  the  Name.** 

b)  Origin  of  Race  (pages  2-3). 

c)  Early  religions  (4). 

d)  Foreign  Intercourse  (6-7). 

Opening  of  Japan  to  the  Outside  World.* 

Monologue  “My  Greatest  Adventure.”* 

Modern  Japan: 

a)  Area  and  Population  (Chart  and  Map.) 

1.  Japan  Proper. 

2.  Her  Possessions. 

b)  In  Commerce  (11). 

c)  In  Education  (Chart). 

d)  In  the  Arts.*** 

Japan  Among  the  Nations.  (12-14). 

Some  First  Impressions.**** 

An  Interpretation  (page  XI  Foreword). 

Memory  Verse:  “God  is  not  a God  of  confusion,  but  of 
peace.”  ■;  . 

Silent  Prayer. 

Mizpah  Benediction. 

Hostess  

Place  of  meeting  

* Leaflet  in  Packet. 

**  Dec.,  1923,  Outlook  of  Missions. 

***  “The  Woman  and  the  Leayen  in  ,Ja,pan”  (pages  140-144). 
“Japanese  Jaunts,”  10  cents  (pages  5-8). 

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MARCH 

CHAPTER  II 


Hymn:  “Faith  of  our  Father’s,  living  still.” 

Scripture:  The  Beatitudes,  Matt.  5:3-12.  (Recited  in  Uni- 
son) . 

Prayer:  From  the  Calendar. 

Early  Christian  Travelers.  (17-18) 

The  Inquisition  in  Japan.  (18-20) 

Christian  Martyrs  of  Japan.  (20-26) 

The  Influence  of  a Christian  Heroine.  (26-31). 

“The  Book  of  the  West.”  (32-33) 

The  “Hanaoka  Declaration.”  (35-36) 

First  Christian  Student  Movement  in  Japan.  (36-37) 
Biographical  Sketch-“The  General  Booth  of  Japan."  (37-43) 
Assignment  1. 

“From  A Christian  Educator.”  (44) 

Assignment  2. 

Memory  Verses:  The  Beatitudes. 

Sentence  Prayers. 

Mizpah  Benediction. 

Hostess  . ... ........  i i . . .' 

Place  of  meeting 

Assignments : I.  Discuss  “The  value  of  the  printed  page.” 

II.  When  did  the  Reformed  Church  begin  its 
missionary  work  in  Japan?  Who  was  the 
first  missionary?  * 

* Leaflet  in  Packet — “The  Genesis  of  the  Board  and  the  Growth 
of  the  Work”  (10-11).  •>'’*  • • ■ 

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CHART  FOR  APRIL 


UNION  CHRISTIAN  COLLEGE— TOKYO 

“In  Union  there  is  strength.” 

Founded 

January  1917 

Opened 

April  1918 

Co-operating  Boards: 

Baptist 

Christian 

Canadian  Methodist 

Methodist  Episcopal 

Presbyterian 

Reformed  in  America 

President 

Dr.  Inazo  Nitobe 

Acting  President 

Miss  Tetsu  Yasui 

Location 

Suburbs  of  Tokyo 

Sister  College 

Vassar 

Enrollment 

1922—205 

First  Class  Graduated 

March  1922 
(33  members) 

Grade 

Three  Year  Junior 

Two  year  Senior 

Philadelphia  Classis, 

Eastern  Synod,  paid  for  the 

“Mary  Ault  Hoy"  Memorial  Room  in  this  College. 

IMPERIAL  RESCRIPT  ON  EDUCATION. 

(The  Imperial  Rescript  on  Education  is  read  at  all  public 
educational  functions.  It  is  printed  on  a scroll  and  read 
with  great  ceremony.  Prepare  a Scroll  on  which  has  been 
written  the  “Rescript.".) 


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“Know  ye,  Our  subjects : 

“Our  Imperial  Ancestors  have  founded  Our  Empire  on  a 
basis  broad  and  everlasting,  and  have  deeply  and  firmly  im- 
planted virtue;  Our  subjects  ever  united  in  loyalty  and  filial 
piety,  have  from  generation  to  generation  illustrated  the 
beauty  thereof.  This  is  the  glory  of  the  fundamental  char- 
acter of  Our  Empire,  and  herein  also  lies  the  source  of  Our 
Education.  Ye,  Our  subjects,  be  filial  to  your  parents,  af- 
fectionate to  your  brothers  and  sisters;  as  husbands  and 
wives  be  harmonious,  as  friends  true;  bear  yourselves  in 
modesty  and  moderation;  extend  your  benevolence  to  all; 
pursue  learning  and  cultivate  arts,  and  thereby  develop  in- 
tellectual faculties  and  perfect  moral  powers;  furthermore, 
advance  public  good  and  promote  common  interests;  always 
respect  the  Constitution  and  observe  the  laws;  should  emer- 
gency arise  offer  yourselves  courageously  to  the  State;  and 
thus  guard  and  maintain  the  prosperity  of  Our  Imperial 
Throne  coeval  with  heaven  and  earth.  So  shall  ye  not  only 
be  Our  good  and  faithful  subjects,  but  render  illustrious  the 
best  traditions  of  your  forefathers. 

“The  Way  here  set  forth  is  indeed  the  teaching  bequeathed 
by  Our  Imperial  Ancestors,  to  be  observed  alike  by  Their  de- 
scendants and  the  subjects,  infallible  for  all  ages  and  true 
in  all  places.  It  is  Our  wish  to  lay  it  to  heart  in  all  rever- 
ence, in  common  with  you,  Our  subjects,  that  we  may  all 
attain  to  the  same  virtue.” 


APRIL 

CHAPTERS  IXI-IV. 
Hymn:  “Follow  the  Gleam.”** 

Scripture:  John  12:  44-47. 

Prayer:  From  the  Calendar. 

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Joseph  Hardy  Neesima: 

a)  His  early  life.  (45-47) 

b)  On  the  “Wild  Rover.”  (47-49) 

c)  In  the  home  of  Alpheus  Hardy.  (50-51) 

d)  As  an  “untiring  soldier  of  the  blessed  Cross.”  (51-57) 

Assignment  1. 

The  Imperial  Rescript  on  Education. 

Japanese  Student  Life  Today.  ( (58-63) 

Our  Schools  in  Sendai.  (Chart) 

a)  Our  Girls’  School— Miyago  Jo  Gakko.* 

b)  North  Japan  College  (12-13  “The  Genesis  of  our 

Work.”) 

Reading — “From  a University  President..”  (64) 

Sky  Pilots  in  Japan: 

a)  Kanamori. 

b)  Kimura. 

Sketch  briefly  “The  Life  of  Women  in  Japan.”  (The  Women 
and  the  Leaven  in  Japan.) 

a)  An  International  Leader  among  Women — Miss  Ka- 
wai.  (73-78)**** 

Evangelistic  Work. 

a)  In  the  city.  (78-88) 

b)  In  the  rural  districts.  (88-91) 

“The  Lady  with  the  Lamp.”  * 


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Assignment  II. 

Memory  Verse:  “I  am  come  that  ye  might  have  life  and  that 
ye  might  have  it  more  abundantly.” 

Silent  Prayer. 

Mizpeh  Benediction. 

Hostess  

Place  of  meeting  

Assignments:  I.  What  is  being  done  to  make  the  life  of  for- 
eign students  in  America  more  pleas- 
ant?*** 

2.  Tell  of  our  Evangelistic  work  in  Japan. 
(Page  14  “The  Genesis  of  our  Board.) 

* Leaflet  in  Packet. 

**  Single  copies  10  cents  special  price  in  quantity. 

***  January,  1924,  Outlook  of  Missions. 

♦***  The  -yyoman  an(j  the  Leaven  in  Japan  (page  185). 

MAY 

CHAPTERS  V AND  VII. 

Hymn:  “Work  for  the  Night  is  Coming.” 

Scripture:  Johu  5:  17-24. 

Prayer:  From  the  Calendar. 

Early  Trail  Blazers:  “The  Jesus  Band.”  (93-98) 

1.  In  the  Industrial  World: 

a)  Japan’s  Industrial  Problems.  (133-137) 

b)  A Christian  Captain  of  Industry.  (111-113) 

c)  Japanese  Women  in  Business.  ** 

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2.  In  the  Political  World: 

a)  The  John  Knox  of  Japan.  (98-103) 

b)  Militarism  vs.  Democracy.  (138-143) 

c)  Japanese  Women  in  Patriotic  Service.*** 

3.  In  the  Spiritual  Realm: 

a)  Christian  Reformers.  (104-110) 

b) “The  Old-time  Religion.”  (147-151) 

The  Way  Out.  (152-158) 

“A  Trio  of  Trail  Blazers.”  * 

The  Challenge  to  the  Church.  (158) 

Memory  Verse:  “I  must  work  the  works  of  Him  that  sent  me: 
the  night  cometh,  when  no  man  can  work.” 

Silent  Prayer. 

Mizpah  Benediction. 

Hostess  

Place  of  meeting  

• Leaflet  in  Packet. 

••  “The  Woman  and  the  Leaven  in  Japan”  (150-151). 

“The  Woman  and  the  Leaven  in  Japan”  (159-162). 

JUNE 

CHAPTER  VI. 

Hymn:  “Jesus  Saviour  Pilot  Me.” 

Scripture:  Luke  5:  1-11.  : 

Prayer:  From  the  Calendar. 

Assignment  1.  ''  .> 

*‘The  Sea  Within  the  Straits.”  (115-117) 

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The  “Sky  Pilot  of  the  Sea.”  (118-120) 

A Sail  on  the  “Gospel  Ship.”  (120-131) 

a)  Building  the  Ship.  (120-121) 

b)  Ready  to  sail.  (121) 

c)  The  First  Program.  (122-123) 

d)  A Rough  Voyage.  (124) 

e)  The  Turn  of  the  Tide.  (126-130) 

On  the  Inland  Sea.* 

Solo  or  Quartette,  “Sunset  and  Evening  Star.”  (Bamby)  *** 

Memory  Verse:  “When  I learn  Thy  righteous  judgments  I 
will  observe  Thy  statutes.” 

Prayer. 

Mizpah  Benediction. 

Hostess  

Place  of  meeting  

Assignment  1.  Name  and  locate  the  five  principal  Islands  of 
Japan.** 

* Japanese  Jaunts  (pages  12-10). 

**  Wall  Map  60  cents. 

***  Reformed  Church  Hymnal  No.  566. 


JULY 

CHAPTER  VIII. 

Hymn:  “Take  my  Life,  and  let  it  be.”  (Tune-St.  Bees)  492- 
Ref.  Church  Hymnal. 

Scripture:  Matt.  28:  18-20. 

Prayer:  From  the  Calendar. 


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A Resume:  “The  Impress  of  Christianity  on  Japan.”* 


Progress  on  the  Second  Lap.  (160-162)** 

The  Outreach  of  Christian  Influence.  (162-165) 

Assignment  1. 

Christian  Torch  Bearers: 

1.  Madame  Yajima.  (167)*** 

2.  Missionaries.  (167-170) 

a)  “A  Teacher  of  Religious  Art.”* 

b)  “Working  with  the  Little  Folks.”* 

The  Unfinished  Task.  (173-178)**** 

Reading  in  Unison  (page  178)  beginning  with  “Japan  needs 
Christ.” 


Prayer. 

Memory  Work:  The  Scriptural  Acrostic. 
Mizpah  Benediction. 


Hostess 


Place  of  meeting  

Assignment  1.  What  percentage  of  the  young  people  in  Ja- 
pan brought  beyond  primary  age  are  in 
schools  under  Christian  influence.  (165) 


* Leaflet  in  Packet. 

**  Charts. 

***  “The  Woman  and  the  Leaven  in  Japan  (186-187). 

«»**  poster — “Is  Japan  Evangelized”  (World  Survey — Foreign, 
page  150). 


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CHARTS  FOR  JULY  MEETING 
CHART  I. 


1022 — 120,000  Protestant 

Christians 

1022 — 1,350  Churches 

1,000  Preaching  Places 


CHART  II. 


THEN 

NOW 

Only  Foreign  Missionaries 

4,000  Japanese  Workers 

Small  group  in  one  Sunday 

170,000 

Sunday  School  Schol- 

School 

ars 

1912-20  Increase  in  Population 

1912-20 

Increase  in  Church 

6%% 

Enrollment  85% 

"I,  if  I be  lifted  up  will  draw  all  men  unto  me.” 

Make  a Graph  of  INCREASE  IN  PROTESTANT  CHURCH 
MEMBERS,  page  140  World  Survey  (Foreign).  Copies  may 
be  secured  from  Depositories  for  15  cents  each. 

AUGUST 

SOCIAL  MEETING. 

This  is  the  month  to  hold  your  Japanese  Festival.  It  may 
he  held  in  church,  in  the  park,  or  at  someone’s  house.  An 
afternoon  meeting  is  preferable  so  that  the  children  and 
young  people  can  attend. 

If  possible  plan  for  an  exhibit  of  all  posters  used  during  the 
study  of  Japan  by  any  organization  in  your  church.  Invite 
the  Woman’s  Missionary  Society  and  Mission  Band  to  be 
yc/ur  guests  and  bring  their  posters  and  charts. 

Plan  for  a Summer  Christmas  Tree.  When  you  send  out 
invitations  for  the  meeting  ask  each  one  to  bring  a suitable 
gift  for  the  “Tree.”  Let  each  gift  be  hung  by  the  contribu- 

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1804 — First  Protstant  Baptism 
1889 — Two  Japanese  Women 
Baptized 

1872 — First  Protestant  Church 
(Yokohama) 


tor.  Send  the  gifts  to  a Kindergarten  in  Japan  or  to  the 
Kindergarten  in  San  Francisco  or  Los  Angeles.  Boxes  for 
Japan  should  be  on  the  way  by  October  1st  at  the  very  latest. 
Boxes  for  California  should  be  sent  about  December  1st. 

Give  the  name  and  address  of  a Missionary  in  Japan  to 
each  one  present  and  ask  them  to  write  a Christmas  card  or 
letter  to  the  person  named.  Mail  no  later  than  Dec.  1st. 

Use  the  Leaflet  “A  Japanese  Social.”**  Play  the  games 
suggested 

PROGRAM. 

Hymn:  “Stand  up,  stand  up  for  Jesus.” 

Devotions:  Scriptural  Acrostic. 

Sentence  Prayers  for  our  workers  on  the  field. 

Benefits  derived  from  past  six  meetings.  (Given  by  both 
the  women  and  girls.) 

Quiz:  (Questions  on  previous  page.) 

Christmas  Tree. 

Social.** 

Hostess  

Place  of  meeting  


**  Secure  from  Depositories.  5 cents  per  copy. 


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